Public Administration - Master [2 Years]
$39,466 /Yr On-campus full_time

Master of Public Administration [M.P.A]

  • The Master of Public Administration degree program is a two-year graduate program offered through the Cornell Institute for Public Affairs (CIPA). 
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
  • MPA offers a solid foundation of core coursework in management, economics and finance, and quantitative analysis.
  • MPA graduates go on to work for a wide range of governmental, nonprofit and private organizations, where they serve as managers, executives, and policy analysts, among other things.
  • The MPA degree program places a strong emphasis on experiential learning. 
  • Real-world consulting opportunities, internships, off-campus study, and Capstone experiences help students develop the skill set they need to be successful in their future careers, and provide relevant material for inclusion in résumés and job interviews.
  • Students are required to take 14 credits.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2
Tuition Fees $39466 $39466
Total Fees $39466 $39466

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
IELTS International English Language Testing System 7 9 3
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 100 120 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 70 90 3

Academic Eligibility: 

  • Students must have a  bachelor's degree in Public Administration or its equivalent to get admission to this program.
  • A GPA of 3.34 on a 4.0 scale is required to be eligible for the program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
  • Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.